Willow Tree Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willow Tree Primary School.

St Helens, WA94LZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
5 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Willow Tree Avenue
Leach Lane
St Helens, WA94LZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150877
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4LZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2024
Trust/MAT
THE THREE SAINTS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
259 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing, Learning, and Achieving Together"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Executive Headteacher describing Willow Tree as part of the Three Saints Academy Trust, emphasising partnership with families and community, high expectations, and inviting visits to the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Phonics EYFS Science Geography History MFL (Spanish) PSHE Art Maths Music PE SMSC

SEND Provision

The school provides Special Educational Needs/Disabilities support with a graduated approach. SEND Co-ordinator is Miss Chippendale. Contact can be made via 01744 678730 (via school office) or [email protected] (mark for the attention of Miss Chippendale).

Admissions Criteria

Three Saints Academy has determined its admission arrangements for the September 2026 intake. Documents available include admissions_three_saints_academy_2025-26.pdf and Primary_Education_Booklet_2025_FINAL.pdf. Primary 2026 online application portal is provided by the Local Authority. In Year Admissions information is available, along with Nursery Admission for 2026. For further details, contact the school office at [email protected].

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